Bollywood veteran superstar Jeetendra recently appeared on the singing reality show Indian Idol Season 16 as a part of their Yaadon Ki Baraat series.
Jeetendra appears on Indian Idol 16
The veteran actor, in a special segment dedicated to the late superstar Dharmendra, on the show, was seen getting emotional. In a video shared by the host channel on their social media, the contestants on the show were seen singing songs featuring Dharmendra as a tribute to the late superstar. Overcome by emotion, a teary-eyed Jeetendra folded his palms to honour and pay homage to the legacy of the superstar.
Singer-rapper Badshah, who is also a judge on the show, was seen breaking into tears as the show celebrated the legacy of Dharmendra. He recently paid tribute to the late superstar Dharmendra on the sets of Indian Idol 16.
Recently, Badshah was seen remembering the superstar with utmost love and respect. He said, “Dharam paaji was the real essence of Punjab, and now it feels as if that beautiful fragrance and essence has been lost from the soil of our own Punjab. He was Dharam Paaji, everybody’s, every fan’s ideal idol…” Badshah further said, “Dharam ji wherever you are, be happy and hopeful and at peace.”
The rapper ended his tribute by reciting a shayari by Dharmendra, “Sab kuch paakar bhi, haasil-e-zindagi kuch bhi nahi, Kambakkht jaan kyun jaati hai jaate hue.”
Dharmendra dies at 89
Superstar Dharmendra`s demise sent shockwaves across the entire nation, especially through the Bollywood industry.
He would have turned 90 on the 8th of December this year. However, the actor passed away at the age of 89. He was recently hospitalised at Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital after reportedly complaining of breathlessness. After getting the necessary treatment, he was discharged on November 12 and continued his recovery at home. However, the legendary actor breathed his last on November 24.
He is survived by his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their children, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeeta and Vijeta, and his second wife, Hema Malini, and their daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
On November 25, many prominent figures were seen visiting the Deol residence to offer condolences to the grieving family. In the evening of November 25, veteran superstar Jeetendra, who has been Dharmendra`s friend for almost 5 decades, was seen visiting the grieving family. The actor, who himself is in his late 80s, was seen walking slowly to the Deol residence to offer condolences and meet his best friend’s family, who were in distress
For the uninitiated, Jeetendra and Dharmendra have worked together in movies such as The Burning Train, Dharam Veer, Dharma Karma, Kinara, and many more.
